Confirmed United XI vs Viktoria Plzen: Rashford and Zirkzee start, Amad in front 3

Marcus Rashford and Amad Diallo start for Manchester United this evening as they continue their pursuit of the Europa League trophy.

United face Viktoria Plzen in Pilsen, Czechia knowing that three points are vital if they wish to secure automatic qualification for the knockout stages.

Rashford comes in for Alejandro Garnacho while Josh Zirkzee replaces Rasmus Hojlund. Amad makes up the front three.

Andre Onana is in goal.

The back three are Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez.

Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes are in central midfield, with Diogo Dalot and Tyrell Malacia the wing backs.

Ruben Amorim has a strong subs bench at his disposal as only Luke Shaw is out injured.

Altay Bayindir is the reserve keeper.

There are three centre backs on the bench in Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Leny Yoro.

Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount and Manu Ugarte are the midfield reinforcements.

Rasmus Hojlund, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho are the forwards on the bench.

Kick off is at 5.45pm GMT.

Ready to go 👊#MUFC || #UEL

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 12, 2024

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